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Review by Sharon

"She us able to make learning fun and helps you understand Spanish way better than you did before!"

Portland, OR teacher:
Mariana S.

Review by Shannon

"Mariana is an excellent teacher. She's friendly and patient. Her teaching is fun and clear. I enjoy her class very much! She is a good teacher for both k

ids and adults."

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Portland, OR teacher:
Mariana S.

Review by Irene

"She is very encouraging and motivating"

Portland, OR teacher:
Mariana S.

Review by Shaun

"This was my first lesson and Mariana kept it very simple but informative which was good."

Portland, OR teacher:
Mariana S.

Review by Sally

"Anna is an enthusiastic, encouraging, and an inspiring teacher! Her lessons are engaging and delivered with respect. Her students would add that Anna is

ready with a smile, a kind word or two, and adds a splash of humor to their time together."

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Portland, OR teacher:
Anna N.

Review by Dorrie

"Mariana has given me a wealth of information this week to study!"

Portland, OR teacher:
Mariana S.

Review by Winfred

"My son was very happy that he learned a lot from the lesson."

Portland, OR teacher:
Mariana S.

Review by Mikhial

"My son loves his lessons with Anna! She was really able to interest him in the subject and I already see a nice progress."

Portland, OR teacher:
Anna N.

Review by Anna

"I had high hopes for my first Spanish Lesson so I was beyond delighted by what a wonderful person as well as teacher Mariana was. After just one lesson I

knew more than I did after several attempts to learn Spanish with tapes and videos etc. Mariana has renewed my faith in the power of a great teacher! I totally recommend her to everyone who wants to learn Spanish."

About Nupur P.

About nupur

I am an expert in Biology, biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology, and life sciences. My past research experience positions me to teach you AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, General Biology, Evolution and Genetics. I can also teach you general chemistry.

I have a graduate degree in Molecular Biology (UC Irvine, Irvine, CA), a masters in Physical Chemistry, and a bachelors in science (India).

I am currently involved in researching how diets can affect our health

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Reviews

Sharon April 12, 2018·Biology·In home

I aced my MCATs. Thank you Dr. Pande.

Dr. Pande was punctual and flexible. She worked with my schedule. Her knowledge is encyclopedic. I will highly recommend her.

kirsa August 5, 2016·Science·In home

FIVE STARS: My experience with Nupur was awesome. She was kind, knowledgeable, punctual and flexible in her scheduling.She was also willing to work evenings and Saturdays in order to meet my challenging schedule. She was always present in mind and spirit. I am very happy to have found her.

Peter May 13, 2016·Biochemistry·In home

Dr. Pande changed my perspective on Biochemistry. I will be taking my MCATs with a sense of confidence I did not have. She is simply awesome!!!! Her concepts are very clear, she works with me to solve problems and challenges me to learn. I will highly recommend her.

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Nupur P.

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Nupur P.

Portland, OR 97225

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starting at

$35
/ 30-min

About Anna N.

About Anna

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Sally March 16, 2016·Russian·In studio

Anna is an enthusiastic, encouraging, and an inspiring teacher! Her lessons are engaging and delivered with respect. Her students would add that Anna is ready with a smile, a kind word or two, and adds a splash of humor to their time together.

Justin March 13, 2016·Russian·In studio

A great instructor. Trained in linguistics in Russia and very personable. What's most important is that she has multiple teaching methodologies and adapted to how I learned best.

Tyler March 13, 2016·Russian·In studio

Anna is one of the few Russian teachers that I have been happy with. She is very willing to help others learn her native language and always has a great enthusiasm. She has been my conversation tutor now for three months and I always leave confident in my Russian skills and definitely learn new colloquial and every day phrases/expressions.

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Anna N.

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Anna N.

Portland, OR 97205

(4)

starting at

$30
/ 30-min

About Janice H.

About Janice

Hi, there! My name is Janice and I can't wait to meet you! I've been teaching private lessons since 2005 and have loved helping my students accomplish their goals no matter big or small. I'm a patience and outgoing person and my teaching style is fun, exciting and effective. I look forward to helping you reach your goals.

I have been living in Oregon for the last 25 years. Taiwan was my motherland Before coming to the States, I owned and operated a stationary store in Taipei, Taiwan. I love travelling, cooking, gardening and meeting new friends. I will make your language learning lessons exciting, fun, easy and effective. I also will provide All the materials for the classes.

Happy learning, and looking forward to sharing the first lesson with you. Nee-How?How are you ?

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Janice H.

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Janice H.

Hillsboro, OR 97124

starting at

$30
/ 30-min

About Alex D.

About Alex

Hi! My name is Alex, and I have a degree in Italian modern literature from the University of Turin. Apart from being a native Italian speaker, I am also fluent in English. I currently live in Portland, Oregon and I enjoy music, photography, hiking and food!

I am also a professional photographer with extensive experience in digital retouching and Lightroom editing. So if you are looking to improve your editing skills or understand how to use your camera in manual mode, feel free to get in touch!

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Reviews

Art May 9, 2018·Italian·Online

Alex was very patient and encouraging for my first lesson.

Richard May 8, 2018·Adobe Photoshop·Online

Alex is a wonderful instructor. Always early, gives generously and is very focused on success for the student. Extremely personable and friendly, knows Photoshop very well. I recommend him highly and am continuing to learn a lot from him in new lessons.

leslie April 11, 2018·Adobe Photoshop·In studio

Patient,knowledgeable,easy to work with

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Alex D.

Portland, OR 97209

(5)

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Will C.

About Will

Hi, My name is Will. I live in Portland. I love to help people learn. I graduated from Seattle University with a degree in International Studies. I have a TEFL certification. My methods are designed for effective and efficient learning. I value peoples' time and try to make sure every student gets the most out of my tutoring.

Sami M.

Sami M.

About Geraldine K.

About Geraldine

Hi! My name is Geraldine and I am a native Spanish speaker originally from Argentina. I have been living in the U.S for more than 9 years and have been through the difficult process of mastering a second language myself. I’ve experienced first-hand a variety of teaching styles and methods, and have incorporated my own experiences into my teaching style.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Family therapy. . I have over a year of tutoring experience of Spanish as a second language. I’ve taught one-on-one and in-person to children, high-school students and adults. I adjust lessons plans according to your age, goals and personal interests. Weather it is improving your conversation skills, your grammar, your listening skills or studying for a test, I am excited to tailor a lesson plan that will fit your needs an

d help you achieve your goals. I like to make classes fun, enjoyable and dynamic. I use audios, books, songs, roll-playing and different activities to make learning a pleasant experience.

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Geraldine K.

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Geraldine K.

Portland, OR 97211

starting at

$42
/ 60-min

About Marisol F.

About Marisol

¡Hola! I am a lifelong educator who has worked with students in various capacities, including academic counseling and teaching. I grew up speaking English and Spanish and have been teaching both languages since 2013. I am also a student of languages and I am currently studying French. I can sometimes understand Italian and Portuguese when spoken to me, as their sounds are similar to Spanish. I love teaching because it is an exchange. I often learn as much from my students as they learn from me, as students share career experiences and areas of interest. If you're looking to learn Spanish and want a customized experience, reach out and schedule a lesson!

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Marisol F.

Portland, OR 97217

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Will L.

About Will

I graduated from Portland State University with a major in Applied Linguistics and a minor in French. My curious nature led me from my idyllic hometown (Silverton) to live at various times in New York City, San Francisco, Germany, France and China. Through teaching abroad, I was not only able to wend my way into personally enriching experiences, but to be of service. I ultimately found that service to be more satisfying than globetrotting.

​I believe that analogy is the driver of cognition. This means that, as a teacher, my job is primarily to orient abilities that the student has already accrued towards new skills in a way that is personally salient for him or her. The most satisfaction I get as a teacher is when I see that my student has incorporated the skill that I was hired to impart, and I have been made obsolete.

The maj

ority of my free time is spent chasing my son, but I sometimes have time to play board games, or binge watch shows with my wife.

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Reviews

Matthew May 6, 2018·French·In home

I learned more French in one hour than in my whole first semester! Will's sessions are fun and engaging. If you want to really learn French, this is the way to do it.

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Will L.

Portland, OR 97219

(1)

starting at

$50
/ 30-min

About Lisa D.

About Lisa

I have been signing for most of my life. Growing up I lived in an area with many deaf children and so as a result I learned sign language. As an adult I went through a 2 year Interpreter Training Program. I then became a certified Interpreter in the state of Michigan.

When my husband and I moved to Portland, OR I shifted my focus to teaching ASL. I have taught students of differing levels and age ranges and can easily adapt to your skill level and reasons for learning the language. I am also able to teach you about deaf history, culture, interpreting and ASL Linguistics if you are interested.

I'm passionate about teaching and learning languages. I am currently learning 2 languages on my own. I know what it is like to learn a new language as an adult and I have learned many great ways of harnessing the knowledge that we have as adults

, about ourselves and learning in general, to make learning ASL easier and more enjoyable for my students.

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